Olympus E-520 vs Olympus 7000

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-520 versus Olympus 7000, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is pretty close but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and 7000 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The E-520 was introduced 4 months earlier than the 7000 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-520 matches up versus the 7000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-520 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 features external measurements of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the E-520 and the 7000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-520 and 7000 is 68 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-520 and 7000.

All in all, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-520 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus 7000 will render extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.